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Drumstick tree vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Drumstick tree and Potato

  • Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, however, Potato has more Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 146% higher.
  • Potato has 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Drumstick tree. Drumstick tree has 0.794mg of Vitamin B5, while Potato has 0.376mg.

Food types used in this article are Drumstick pods, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +18.3%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Copper +40.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +18.3%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Copper +40.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +640%
Contains more Vitamin C +1368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.2%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +640%
Contains more Vitamin C +1368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.2%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Carbs +147.9%
Contains more Other +37.1%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Carbs +147.9%
Contains more Other +37.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1800%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1800%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Drumstick tree Potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Potato Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 18.95g Potato
Protein 2.1g 2.5g Potato
Fats 0.2g 0.13g Drumstick tree
Carbs 8.53g 21.15g Potato
Calories 37kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 2.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 15mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.36mg 1.08mg Potato
Magnesium 45mg 28mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 461mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 42mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 0.45mg 0.36mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.084mg 0.118mg Potato
Manganese 0.259mg 0.219mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 74IU 10IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 1µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 141mg 9.6mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.064mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.048mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.376mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 44µg 28µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.034g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.003g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.057g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Drumstick tree
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/nutrients
  2. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.